Top Features of the dhb RC Carbon Road Cycling Shoes

Product Data

Cleat Fitting - 3 Bolt Look Type:

Yes

Sole Material:

Carbon

Use:

General

High Visibility:

No

Road:

Yes

New from dhb, this performance road shoe is ideal for road racing, time trialling or track use. The dhb RC has a vented carbon fibre sole which is lightweight and offers high levels of power transfer without compromising on comfort during longer rides. Its anatomically designed heel cup allows for an improved fit and additional support when out of the saddle. Two Velcro straps and a ratchet are used on the uppers to offer quick and precise adjustment for an optimal fit. Venting on the sole allows for excellent airflow over the foot keeping the rider's feet cool and dry.

About Road Shoes

Road racing cycling shoes are designed without compromise to provide optimum power transfer between your foot and the pedal, a good quality road cycling shoe is a wise investment for performance and weight saving and is often overlooked. High-tech materials and precision manufacture keep weight down and stiffness up, this means your rotational mass is lower and power transfer is higher, resulting in more forward momentum for your effort.

About the dhb brand

dhb is a technical sports apparel brand, founded in Hampshire, UK, in 2004. We are passionate about the exhilaration of being outside and enjoying sport. Our cycling and running collections are designed for all levels of participant - from novice to professional. We believe ‘there’s no such thing as bad weather’, which is why we aim to provide a wide range of products from a 2.5 layer waterproof jacket to a 90g racing jersey, to keep you outside, doing what you love, all year round.
At dhb, our in-house design & development team, based in London, work with global partners who are experts in manufacturing, materials and technology to deliver the highest quality products. We strive to create stylish and durable apparel that allows our users to forget about gear and focus on their sport.
dhb are proud to have won Clothing Brand of the Year at the Total Women’s Cycling Awards 2015, voted for by their fans.

Sizing information

dhb Shoe Size Guide

European

UK

JAPAN

40

5

25

41

6

26

42

7

26.5

43

8

27.5

44

9

28

45

10

29

46

11

30

47

12

30.5

For shoe fit guide, please refer to the sizing above

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Magazine reviews for dhb RC Carbon Road Cycling Shoes

Review from
Cycling Plus

A real carbon sole for £85? The pose factor alone will sell lots of pairs, but that's missing the point. Weighing in at 351g each, this is a true race shoe. The carbon sole is exceptionally stiff, enabling fantastic power transfer, and the ratchet holds your foot tight. There's also a clever half step release in case you overdo it. The fit is firm and narrow, except for the slightly taller toe box.

The RCs are compatible with three-bolt systems (Look, Time, SPD-SL and Speedplay), and the vented sole also features a cleat grip, surface, heel and toe grips. Another dhb hit.

In conclusion...

Great value race shoe for the serious riding.

Rating: 9/10

Review from
Cycling Plus

The only shoes on test with a full carbon sole, at under £90 they seem excellent value. Supple synthetic leather uppers and a well-shaped tongue, fastened by a ratchet system and two Velcro straps, plus an externally reinforced heel make for a very secure fit. the shoe isn't the widest and the carbon sole chipped before we got on the bike, but first impressions are of an ultra-stiff sole with excellent power delivery...

In conclusion...

Rating: 4/5

dhb RC Carbon Road Cycling Shoes
4.5
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221

Great starter
Having just recently joined the sport I was worried about the large amount of investment needed to get started. I was happily surprised then when browsing for shoes to find this product at such a great price. Using them for the first time was great and they have only gone to improve over time as they mould more to my foot shape. I have fairly wide feet and haven't had any complaints as yet. I am a 10.5 and went for the 45 which worked perfectly for me.
Its currently winter here in Sydney so they have been great keeping my feet warm during those single digit morning temperatures. Will be interested to see how they go in the heat of summer.
08 July 2010

inexpensive carbon shoes
A great shoe for the money. Sole seems stiff enough and no problems with hot spots or the like. Sizing is about the same as Sidi/Shimano length wise, though these are wider in the forefoot than Sidi or Adidas. My narrow foot does have some slop in the forefoot. Heel fit is good. Stock insoles are flimsy, thin, and cheap, though aftermarket insoles fit nicely. Buckle ratchet has enough range to work with aftermarket insoles without problem. Could use some padding in the tongue and really wish they came in a color other than white.
02 July 2010

Great shoe
These are my first road shoes and I am very pleased with them. They are a snug fit. I am using Speedplay pedals and needed to use the extra shim so the cleat fitted to the shoe. They have good ventilation on the sides and a small vent on the underside at the front.
30 June 2010

These shoes were comfortable from the start and as yet I have no complaints (longest ride 90 miles), the stap system is easily tightened whilst on bike but undoing is a little harder though may get easier as I get used to them. One gripe, no care instructions included (I know how to look after leather but some may not).
29 June 2010

I am a size 8 (UK). This shoe (dhb carbon sole) suggests that this is size 43 (EU). Yet, sizing guidelines for other shoes on this site suggest that size 8 is equivalent to an EU size 42. Is it that the sizings are different and that I should just go with the sizing guide listed below this shoe?

Without knowing the TR31's, I can say that the dhb's do have quite a wide fitting and are fairly roomy at the front. I have reasonably wide feet and they fit me well, without any concerns about tightness across the forefoot.

Answers

I'm a 9.5 or 43.5 and upgraded from non carbon shimano shoes (44), which were a bit big for me, but decided to go for 44 in DHB for fear of 43's being too small. Turned out to be better fit (more snug than the Shimanos.) I had overcome the size issue with the shimanos by adding an extra lightweight innersole -which was not needed in the RC's. If you are 9/43 I'd probably go for the 9/44 from DHB...